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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:46 1998
From: cheneyp@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
Subject: Storytime Surveys
Our children's services department has been asked by our director to do
a storytime survey at the end of our winter session; of course we have
to turn in the questions by next week. Has anyone recently done this?
Would you please forward a copy of your survey to me? Either emailing
me directly at cheneyp@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us or faxing me at 810-781-9072
to the attention of Patti Cheney would be wonderful. I have a copy of
Output Measures for Public Library Service to Children, which has been
tremendously helpful, I'm just looking for a few more ideas.
Thanks, everyone!
Patti Cheney
Washington Branch Library
Washington, MI 48094
cheneyp@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:46 1998
From: katherine heylman <kheylman@apk.net>
Subject: Re: flexible scheduling
In response to Sue Dennison's question about flexible vs. fixed
scheduling, I speak from long experience with both types, and flexible
wins hands-down in my book, at least in the upper elementary grades. It
was a hard sell for the teachers at first -- they thought it was a great
idea to be able to come to the library on a "felt-need" basis, but
they
also wanted their regular weekly library period, a bit of an
impossibility. They agreed to try the flexible scheduling in 4-6, with
blocks of time set aside for regular scheduling in the younger grades.
After many years of this, a particularly officious administator from
outside our building decided that the state required fixed schedules and
we were ordered to comply despite the loud protests of the teachers.
The biggest advantage of flexibility is...well, flexibility. If a
class is working on a project that requires a lot of library work they
might come in three times in one week, and then not come in as a group
for a couple of more weeks. It allows for continuity. For example,
library skills can be taught in large blocks of time at the beginning of
the year and then put to use the rest of the year. And creativity --
not that there can't be a lot of creativity with fixed scheduling, but
the flexibility seemed to help it to flow. Altogether we had a
wonderful time in the library with flexible scheduling and I would be
happy to go into more detail if you want to e-mail me at
<kheylman@apk.net>
Kay Heylman, Cleveland, OH
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:47 1998
From: "Gary L. Fraser III" <gfraser@intermind.net>
ubject: Re: Stumper: need phone number
>I need a name / phone number of a publisher of science books in
>Spanish for a board member. Can anyone help with a source?
>
>Carrie Eldridge
>San Juan Island Library District
>From: eldridge@rockisland.com
>
Those pesky Bored members. :-)
Well, I do the Spanish C.D. here....so I suppose I can lend you a hand.
Actually, I know of at least 50 publishers and can mail you a list if you'd
like...just ask. To get you started for now, try these:
Libros Sin Fronteras (recommended)
P.O. Box 2085
Olympia, WA 98507-2085
Order Dept. 1-800-454-2767
Cust. Service 1-800-357-4332
Fax 360-357-4964
email: libros@wln.com
http://www.wln.com/libros
Prentice-Hall Hispanoamericana, S.A.
Calle 4 No.25, 2o. piso, Fracc. Industrial Alce Blanco
Naucalpan, Estado de Mexico
358-8400; 357-0404 (fax)
http://www.prentice.com.mx
BIS (Books, Information & Services)
Londres 16-PB
06600 Mexico D.F.
(525) 535-4041
(525) 535-7712
email: bis@rtn.net.mx
Santillana
2105 N.W. 86 Ave.
Miami, Fl. 33122
1-800-245-8584
email: santi@gate.net
http://insite-network.com/santillana
buena suerte!
gary
Gary L. Fraser III
gfraser@intermind.net; www.hdpl.org
Henderson District Public Libraries
(and Internet Public Library; www.ipl.org)
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:46 1998
From: Margaret Borchers <margmbor@concentric.net>
Subject: April Fool Jokes
Does anyone have any ideas for simple April Fool's pranks or jokes for a 3-5
year old story hour? I thought it might be fun for the kids, but being an old
fart myself can't think of anything to do but changing the sugar in the sugar
bowl to salt. Any ideas would be welcome.
Margaret Borchers
Derby Neck Library, CT.
Margmbor@concentric.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:45 1998
From: Sarah Ormes <lisslo@ukoln.ac.uk>
Subject: Integrating the Internet into children's services
I'm currently writing a paper for a journal about how children's libraries
are making use of the Internet in their services. The paper will explore
how libraries have used the Internet to support their literature based
children's services e.g. encouraging children to read more, develop
literacy skills and so on.
I would be very grateful if any libraries who are currently using the
Internet specifically to develop their children's literature services in
this way could e-mail me with details of what they are doing. I will of
course summarise all responses for the list.
List members may be interested in the experimental service that I
developed which aimed to use the Internet to encourage children to read
and/or learn more about Treasure Island. This site can be found at
http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/services/treasure/
Thanks for your help.
Sarah Ormes
Public Library Networking Research Officer
UKOLN
University of Bath
Phone: (01225) 826711
Fax : (01225) 826838
WWW : http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/~lisslo/
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:46 1998
From: Claudia Livolsi <clivolsi@www.biblio.org>
ubject: Re: library/trade binding
I posed the same question several months ago and the response was mixed.
Based upon our discount schedule, 45% for trade and 20% for lib. binding,
and the rising cost of picture books, I am now buying almost all our picture
books in trade. As another poster suggested, the pages will wear out before
the binding. Since our budget is limited, I can go much futher by buying
the trade version and doing collection filling with rebind sources, such as
Permabound.
Claudia Livolsi
Children's Librarian
Monroe Public Library
Monroe, CT
clivolsi@biblio.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 10:53:48 1998
From: LaMorte <tlamorte@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Craft ideas
Dear fellow pubyackers:
Recently, there was a discussion about craft/storytimes and
burnout. I,too, have experienced it at times. However, the other day we
received a book called CRAFTS FROM YOUR FAVORITE FAIRY TALES, and I must
tell you that I am newly inspired! There are some really imaginative and
clever crafts in this book, all takes from fairy tales. For example, a
Mermaid mobile (The Little Mermaid), Rapunzel in her tower (Rapunzel), na
a Climbing Jack Puppet (Jack and the Beanstalk) to name a few. If you
come across this title, I highly recommend it. I can't wait to try out
these crafts. Hope I helped some of you.
Sincerely,
Teresa La Morte
Children's Services
Deer Park Public Library
tlamorte@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:39:56 1998
From: Barb Scott <scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Stumper!!!
Fellow PUByaccers,
Here is another stumper for the collective brain. Has anyone
every heard of a book called Mother Raspberry or Grandma Raspberry? The
only thing that the patron is sure about is that the word Raspberry is in
the title.
If you recognize the title and can provide the complete title and
author, please e-mail any responses directly to me.
The patron wishing the information is a board member, and she and
my director will be impressed again if I am able to come up with the
desired information!
Thanks in advance,
Barbara Scott, Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
scottba@oplin.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:39:41 1998
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: Newberry Award winning authors
ALSC's Newbery Medal Home Page: <http://www.ala.org/alsc/newbery.html> has
everything about the award, including a complete list of winners & honors.
The Caldecott Page is at <http://www.ala.org/alsc/caldecott.html>, and the
Coretta Scott King page is at <http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking/>. We
encourage everyone to link to them. --W
On Sat, 21 Feb 1998 PUB_YAC@mln.lib.ma.us wrote:
> I am in need of a list of Newberry Award winning authors and titles for a
reading list. The school assigned the project for all students. Thanks.
> From: PUB_YAC@mln.lib.ma.us
>
>
Walter Minkel, School Corps Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
==============
Yo! Banana boy! --Palindrome-of-the-month Club
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:39:33 1998
From: ASILVEST@aurora.liunet.edu
Subject: MLS student needs list of Children/YA conferences for paper
I'm an MLS student taking Library Management this semester.
My assignment is to write a paper on professional development that
includes a list of workshops and conferences that would be useful for
public librarians. I already have included ALA,NYLA,WLA conferences
and WLS workshops. What I need is workshops and conferences for
Children's and YA librarians in New York State, preferably Westchester
county and environs.
Any help with this questions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Ann Silvestri
P.S.
The workshops can be scheduled anytime from the present to
the forseeable future.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:39:32 1998
From: "Children's librarians" <children@mtlib.org>
ubject: Stumper: Sugar Creek Gang
Fellow readers:
A patron is looking for a paperback mystery series she read during the
sixties or seventies with a main character named Danny Orlis and a group
called the Sugar Creek Gang. Without an author or a title, I was lost. Any
ideas out there?? Please respond directly if you've heard of this one!
With thanks,
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
Bozeman, MT 59715
From: "Children's librarians" <children@mtlib.org>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:40:09 1998
From: FIFLES@evanston.lib.il.us
Subject: Phone for Spanish language science publisher
Publications International's phone is 800-745-9299. Their distributor
is Pan American Publishing at 312-573-0931.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:40:13 1998
From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@borg.com>
Subject: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Hi everyone!
I hope someone can help me, or rather help my patron! I had a request
for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe series.... in picture book
format. The patron said she had seen them in the bookstore, and they
had been published a few months ago.
I have no record of them, and could not find anywhere. Does this sound
familiar to anyone? I'd really like to take a look at them, and perhaps
add to my collection.
I have cross posted this to child-lit and pubyac, so I'm sorry for any
repetition.
Thank you in advance for the help.
Lorie
--
**************************************************
Lorie J. O'Donnell
odonnell@borg.com
http://www.borg.com/~odonnell/index.html
"I hope we never lose sight of one thing.
That this was all started by a mouse" Walt Disney
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:40:18 1998
From: acox@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Subject: Young Adult Standards document
The Massachusetts Library Association
(MLA) has recently published Standards for Public Library Service to
Young Adults. This new document was developed to provide libraries
in the Commonwealth with guidelines for implementing programs and
services to YAs and for developing facilities and collections.
The Standards may be ordered from MLA for $15/copy ($8 for MLA
members). This cost includes postage and handling. All orders must
be pre-paid. For more information contact:
Massachusetts Library Association
707 Turnpike St.
North Andover, MA 01845
978-686-8543
fax: 978-685-4422
Alyson Cox
Chairperson
Youth Services Section/MLA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:40:18 1998
From: acox@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
Subject: Young Adult Standards document
The Massachusetts Library Association
(MLA) has recently published Standards for Public Library Service to
Young Adults. This new document was developed to provide libraries
in the Commonwealth with guidelines for implementing programs and
services to YAs and for developing facilities and collections.
The Standards may be ordered from MLA for $15/copy ($8 for MLA
members). This cost includes postage and handling. All orders must
be pre-paid. For more information contact:
Massachusetts Library Association
707 Turnpike St.
North Andover, MA 01845
978-686-8543
fax: 978-685-4422
Alyson Cox
Chairperson
Youth Services Section/MLA
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Tue Feb 24 14:40:36 1998
From: Linda Conroy <lpconroy@panama.phoenix.net>
ubject: Books about libraries/librarians
Pubyacers,
I am trying to compile a list of recent books (picture - YAs) about libraries
and/or librarians. In fact, as long as the book has a librarian in it, I'm
interested in hearing about it.
The last book I identified was Richard Wright and the Library Card by William
Miller, published in November 1997. I moved to Panama at the end of 1997 and
find myself with a library that does not subscribe to Publisher's Weekly, which
was how I identified most of new titles.
Because of the lag time in publishing books like _A to Zoo_ they are not helpful
in identifying the latest titles.
Any help you can give me would be most appreciated. I will summarize and post to
the list if there is interest.
TIA,
Linda Conroy
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Linda & Paul Conroy
lpconroy@panama.phoenix.net
Panama -- where spotting a four-foot long iguana
crossing the road and hearing the chatter of monkeys
makes us feel at home!
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